31410336Machine Maintenance
Course Information
Description
Proper maintenance is essential in order to obtain accurate and repeatable results. This course focuses on keeping machinery in proper working order and maintaining sharp cutting tools. Students learn to troubleshoot problems and to establish routine maintenance procedures.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Identify 3 main hand tool categories and tools
    Assessment Strategies
    By written test
    Criteria
    you identify all tools within their categories

  2. Demonstrate basic hand tool maintenance techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    By written test
    In lab
    Criteria
    you identify and correctly complete the maintenance technique for each tool

  3. Identify methods for sharpening tools
    Assessment Strategies
    By written test
    Criteria
    you identify 3 common methods for sharpening

  4. Sharpen chisels/planes by hand
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    Criteria
    you sharpen a chisel or plane blade
    Chisel or blad is sharp enough to shave hair

  5. Sharpen chisels/planes using a Tormek Sharpening System
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    Criteria
    you follow procedures for setting up the Tormek
    you dress the wheel if it is not smooth and true
    you follow procedures for shutting down the Tormek

  6. Identify Parts and Terminology of Portable Electric motors
    Assessment Strategies
    By written test
    In the lab
    Criteria
    you identify a minimum of 80% of the parts on the test
    you complete appropriate section on the portable power tools checklist

  7. Check Electrical components for wear
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    on a written test
    Criteria
    you complete the appropriate section on the portable power tools checklist

  8. Lubricate moving parts
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    on a written test
    by submitting the portable power tools checklist
    Criteria
    you identify and lubricate necessary parts of assigned portable power tools as per checklist

  9. Identify Pneumatic system parts
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you identify a minimum of 80% of the parts on the test

  10. Compressor maintenance and repair
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you identify critical parts of a compressor and repair/maintain them in the lab and on the test

  11. Pneumatic tool maintenance and repair
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you identify critical parts of pneumatic tools and can show maintenance and repair techniques in lab and on the test

  12. Cordless fuel cell nail gun maintenance
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you can demonstrate proper cleaning steps for fuel cell nail gun

  13. Identify types of saws for construction
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you identify a minimum of 80% of the parts on the test

  14. Maintain a circular saw
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you correctly identify and execute proper maintenance techniques in the lab and on the test

  15. Maintain a jigsaw
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you correctly identify and execute proper maintenance technique in the lab and on the test

  16. Maintain a chopsaw
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you correctly identify an execute proper maintenance techniques in the lab and on the test

  17. Maintain a reciprocating saw
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you you correctly idenify and execute proper maintenance techniques in the lab and on the test

  18. Saw Blades
    Assessment Strategies
    By written test
    Criteria
    you correctly identify and different types of sawblades and their appropriate uses on 80% of the test

  19. Identify parts and adjustments of a drill
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you identify a minimum of 80% of the parts on the test
    you complete the appropriate section on the drill checklist

  20. Identify parts and adjustments of finishing tools
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you complete the appropriate section on the finish tools checklist

  21. Identify parts and adjustments of a Powder actuated nail gun
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you identify a minimum of 80% of the parts on the test
    you successfully fire a PAT nailgun

  22. Examine moving parts for wear and make necessary adjustments
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    By written test
    Criteria
    you successfully complete 80% of the written exam